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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The great tragic choice was the political coalition that supported justice for problem one—that is, bringing the freed slaves fully into national life—was a very different coalition from the coalition that might exist to pull the United States government into the modern era.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
At least one person who had been held was freed, police told reporters at the scene.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Despite being freed from the clutches of PASPA, our two largest states, California and Texas, continue to maintain existing state-law prohibitions against sports gambling, as have nine other states on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Valencia was freed on March 23 and given his property, cellphone and food, according to Wenrick.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Crews freed the animal after using specialized tools to remove the obstruction, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
The Colorado Department of Corrections would not confirm the time of Peters’ release, and a representative for her attorney said Peters would not speak to the media when she is freed.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
In the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs used smaller players — 6-5 Devin Vassell and 6-7 Julian Champagnie — to defend Oklahoma City’s 7-1 floor-spacer, Chet Holmgren, which freed up Wembanyama.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The council vote comes at a time when the Parole Board has freed dozens of criminals convicted of violent felonies, including first-degree murder.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Adjective
The freed men first served their sentences at the Ramo Verde military prison, but were transferred to the Lara prison five years ago.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The great tragic choice was the political coalition that supported justice for problem one—that is, bringing the freed slaves fully into national life—was a very different coalition from the coalition that might exist to pull the United States government into the modern era.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
In some ways this is like many postcolonial nations in the Global South, although Norway’s claims to being a postcolonial country recently freed from the shackles of foreign domination are difficult to sustain in the face of its treatment of indigenous people like the Sámi.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
At least one person who had been held was freed, police told reporters at the scene.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Despite being freed from the clutches of PASPA, our two largest states, California and Texas, continue to maintain existing state-law prohibitions against sports gambling, as have nine other states on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Valencia was freed on March 23 and given his property, cellphone and food, according to Wenrick.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Crews freed the animal after using specialized tools to remove the obstruction, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
The Colorado Department of Corrections would not confirm the time of Peters’ release, and a representative for her attorney said Peters would not speak to the media when she is freed.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
In the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs used smaller players — 6-5 Devin Vassell and 6-7 Julian Champagnie — to defend Oklahoma City’s 7-1 floor-spacer, Chet Holmgren, which freed up Wembanyama.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The council vote comes at a time when the Parole Board has freed dozens of criminals convicted of violent felonies, including first-degree murder.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Hungary’s new minister of culture, Zoltán Tarr, shares his vision for fostering freedom of expression in a liberated local art scene.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Freyre said he's been dreaming of a liberated Cuba since almost immediately after Castro took over.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Ditto for the realization that Jean-Michel Basquiat died of an overdose in lower Manhattan the same day The Last Temptation opened in midtown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The other two entrances, also blocked by craters and debris, had already been opened, and the roads to them, previously destroyed by bombing, had been repaved.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Harel cleared it on his first try while Woodson failed on his three attempts to ensure a second straight state title for Harel, who won with a height of 6-9 last year.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Kahanamoku not only saved lives using his surfboard that fateful day off Corona del Mar, but the use of rescue boards was adopted around the world in the following years because of that rescue.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Though locals were relieved to see that the basketball courts were saved, concerns over the redesign remained.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Natalie did get rescued that summer, by Dimitri Marick, a new character who opened up an entire new canvas on All My Children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The blaze was extinguished with the help of eight fire engines, and more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, Delhi police said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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He was relieved by fellow freshman right-hander Gavin Lauridsen, who failed to retire a batter while giving up two runs on two hits and two walks.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Freshman right-hander Gavin Lauridsen relieved him but failed to retire a batter while giving up two runs on two hits and two walks.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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These tickets must be redeemed at a Florida Lottery office.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Qatar lost all of their games in 2022 but redeemed themselves a year later by retaining the Asian Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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